bring oneself away
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Meaning · English
To extract oneself from a dangerous or unfortunate situation.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Rút mình ra khỏi tình huống nguy hiểm hoặc bất hạnh
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Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He had to bring himself away from the battleground.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bring oneself away” mean?
To extract oneself from a dangerous or unfortunate situation.
Is “bring oneself away” formal or informal?
bring oneself away is generally dated.